I. Purpose
The aim is to establish a Selection Committee (referred to as ‘the Committee’) comprised of experts whose insights will guide the selection of candidates for the Türkiye Workshop at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. This residency programme allows international artists to develop research and creative projects over three or six months. The Türkiye Studio (Room 8419 on the fourth floor of the main building, approximately 40 m², accommodating two people, with a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, mini storage for art materials, and a studio) is intended for artists who wish to explore and develop projects in Paris temporarily.
II. Responsibilities
1. To evaluate artists who apply in response to open calls for the Cité Internationale des Arts residency and select suitable candidates.
2. To attend periodic Committee meetings, offering feedback and suggestions on developments.
3. To propose and comment on ways to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of the Cité Internationale des Arts for Turkish artists.
III. Composition
1. Two representatives appointed by İKSV are permanent members of the Committee.
2. Representatives appointed by Çelenk Bafra, Özer Dicle, and the Simit Association, who contributed to the founding of the Türkiye Workshop, are permanent members.
3. İKSV appoints two additional art professionals specialising in visual arts, experimental film, design, performance arts, or other cultural fields (artists, academics, curators, art critics, etc.) to join the Committee. The number of invited experts may increase as needed, based on areas of expertise.
4. The term of service for invited art professionals is two years. Members who have significantly contributed to the Committee’s work may be reappointed.
IV. Working Methods
1.The Committee convenes at least once annually, either at the İKSV building or online. Meeting dates are set by İKSV in consultation with the Committee. Additional meetings may be called if necessary.
2. Committee members who miss two consecutive meetings without a valid excuse will have their membership terminated, and İKSV will appoint replacements.
3. Each year in the second half, İKSV issues open calls for applications, detailing the submission requirements for the following year.
4. The number of selected artists and the duration of their residency will be determined by İKSV according to the budget and scope for that period (typically four primary and two alternate artists).
5. Committee decisions are made by majority vote. Each member selects four primary (two votes) and four alternate (one vote) artists from the pool, narrowing the candidates to 14. The top eight are then invited for detailed project discussions. Following a second round, four primary and two alternate artists are selected.
6. Committee decisions become final upon approval by the İKSV Board of Directors. The Board may request additional meetings if needed.
7. Only İKSV may communicate with the selected artists and make public announcements. Committee activities are confidential, and members are prohibited from sharing information, documents, or opinions about the deliberations with artists, third parties, or the public, as this would violate confidentiality.
8. Committee members must adhere to data protection regulations and are responsible for avoiding data breaches. Upon the end of their term, members are required to return or destroy documents as needed.
9. Unless otherwise decided by the İKSV Board, each temporarily appointed art professional on the Committee (under article III/3) receives an honorarium of 15,000 TRY per calendar year for their contributions. Permanent members do not receive honorariums.
10. Meeting agendas are prepared by İKSV and shared with members in advance.
V. Implementation
This regulation, along with any amendments, comes into effect following the approval of the İKSV Board of Directors.